Gardens to the south of the Palace of São Lourenço, a monument built in the sixteenth century that is now headquarters of the army and the official residence of the representative of the Portuguese Republic in the Autonomous Region of Madeira.

I think it can be used for other purposes, although a part of the building is open to visitors.

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Jardins a sul do Palácio de São Lourenço, um monumento construído no século XVI que hoje é Quartel General do Exército e residência oficial do representante da república portuguesa na Região Autónoma da Madeira.

Considero uma pena que não seja utilizado para outros fins, pese embora uma parte do edifício seja visitável.

A gun in the city. But does not make any puummm... neither put afraid in anyone. Today, their role is merely ornamental, after many, many years ago, have a deterrent against pirates and looters. Stay at the Palácio de S. Lourenço, located in the historic city center and is characterized as a monumental set originally with the dual role of fortress and palace, and considered the best and most impressive example of military and civil architecture of the island of Madeira.

Today it is used as the official residence of the representative of the Portuguese Republic on the island and as headquarters of the Army.